EXPERTISE FOR EVERY CHALLENGE
THE X CORP works with public and private project owners, companies, institutions and project partners in Switzerland and internationally. Our teams of experts in architecture, engineering and project management bring together the skills required to design, coordinate and deliver complex projects.
Each assignment is carried out rigorously, in compliance with technical, regulatory and environmental requirements and with full respect for the confidentiality of the information, studies and projects entrusted to us by our clients. Select a circle to discover our approach.
Architecture
Integrated architectural design
From initial sketches through to detailed design, we create functional, durable buildings tailored to their context.
- Feasibility studies and programme definition
- Plans, sections, façades and details
- SIA phases and coordination of design consultants
- New builds, renovations and extensions
- Concept design, preliminary design and detailed design
- Building-permit applications
- Tenders and support with contract awards
- Architectural supervision through to handover
Architecture designed around use, technology and cost control.
Client representation & construction management
Project management and construction management
We support project owners in decision-making, stakeholder coordination and the monitoring of costs, deadlines and quality. From defining needs through to handover, we structure and manage projects to secure decisions, control risks and achieve project objectives.
- Analysis of needs, programme and objectives
- Feasibility studies, estimates and planning
- Definition of delivery strategy and mandates
- Coordination of stakeholders and preparation of decisions
- Preparation of tenders and comparisons
- Support with awards and contracting
- Monitoring of costs, deadlines, quality, risks and changes
- Construction management, handover, reservations and warranties
Rigorous management that brings decisions, teams and delivery together for a controlled project.
Public procurement
Management of public procurement
We support project owners in preparing, conducting and securing their procurement procedures, in accordance with project requirements and applicable regulations.
- Analysis of applicable procedures
- Procurement strategy and timetable
- Tender documentation
- Evaluation criteria and grids
- Management of bidders’ questions
- Technical and financial assessment of bids
- Award reports and decisions
- Full traceability of the procedure
Structured, transparent public procurement tailored to the challenges of each project.
Site safety
Health and safety coordination
We integrate prevention from the earliest stages of a project and coordinate safety measures throughout the works.
- Site risk assessments
- Health and safety concepts
- Phase-by-phase safety plans
- Coordination of contractors
- Site visits and inspections
- Prevention of hazardous situations
- Corrective measures and follow-up
- Safety documentation and reporting
Safety is essential to the quality and continuity of the works.
Civil engineering
Design of infrastructure and external works
We design civil-engineering elements that ensure the stability, durability and proper functioning of building and territorial projects.
- Feasibility studies and options
- Earthworks and ground movements
- Foundations and retaining structures
- Underground networks and infrastructure
- Detailed drawings and technical details
- Surface-water management
- Coordination with engineering disciplines
- Works supervision through to handover
Precise, coordinated and durable civil engineering serving the project.
Mobility
Mobility and access planning
We integrate uses, flows and territorial constraints to design coherent, safe and adaptable mobility solutions.
- Analysis of flows and uses
- Site accessibility studies
- Pedestrian and cycling routes
- Organisation of vehicle access
- Public and shared mobility
- Traffic and signage plans
- Coordination with public space
- Integration of future needs
Mobility designed to connect places, uses and people.
Public works
Management of public works
We support the delivery of public works by coordinating stakeholders, managing constraints and monitoring site operations.
- Planning of work phases
- Coordination of contractors and networks
- Management of site interfaces
- Monitoring of costs and deadlines
- Quality control of execution
- Information for stakeholders
- Handover of completed works
- Resolution of reservations and close-out
Controlled public works, from the first milestone through to commissioning.
Decontamination
Management of contaminated soils and materials
We organise the studies, measurements and specialist channels required to address contamination responsibly and in compliance with regulations.
- Soil and material assessments
- Targeted investigations and sampling
- Assessment of identified risks
- Appropriate remediation concepts
- Management of excavated soil
- Sorting and recovery of materials
- Coordination of specialist laboratories
- Regulatory and documentation follow-up
Early remediation that secures the site and makes the most of resources.
Heating, ventilation & air conditioning (HVAC)
Climate and energy engineering
We design and manage HVAC systems that combine comfort, air quality, energy efficiency and operational reliability.
- Audits of existing installations
- Energy feasibility studies
- Heating, ventilation and air conditioning
- Sizing of technical networks
- Plans, diagrams and specifications
- Coordination with other engineering disciplines
- Tenders and contract awards
- Commissioning and optimisation
Reliable, efficient HVAC systems adapted to real uses.
Sanitary installations
Design of sanitary installations
We develop durable, high-performance sanitary installations, from water supply through to drainage management.
- Assessment of existing installations
- Cold- and hot-water distribution
- Domestic hot-water production
- Waste-water drainage
- Rainwater management
- Sizing of networks and fittings
- Plans, diagrams and tenders
- Works supervision and commissioning
Sanitary engineering designed for reliability, hygiene and durability.
Electrical installations
Electrical engineering
We design safe, scalable electrical infrastructure suited to the needs of buildings, their uses and their equipment.
- Assessment of existing installations
- Power balance and demand analysis
- Low-voltage electrical distribution
- Indoor and outdoor lighting
- Emergency lighting
- High- and low-current systems
- Coordination of HVAC, BACS and safety systems
- Commissioning and inspections
Electrical installations sized for today’s use and tomorrow’s developments.
Building automation & controls (BACS)
Management and control of installations
We design measurement, control and regulation systems that make technical installations clearer, more responsive and more efficient.
- Audit of existing automation systems
- Appropriate control strategies
- BACS architectures and supervision
- Point lists and diagrams
- Building-management system integration
- Coordination of HVAC and electricity
- Testing, adjustment and commissioning
- Training for operators
Precise control for better management of comfort, energy and operations.
Energy performance
Energy strategy and performance
We analyse needs, consumption and opportunities for improvement to guide projects towards coherent, measurable solutions.
- Building energy audits
- Consumption and usage assessments
- Energy-option studies
- High-performance renovation strategies
- Optimisation of the building envelope
- Integration of renewable energies
- Identification of available incentives
- Monitoring of energy objectives
Energy performance is built through informed, durable technical choices.
Fire protection (AEAI)
Fire-protection design
We integrate fire-protection requirements from the first project stages to safeguard people, property and operations.
- Fire-risk analysis
- Fire-protection concepts
- AEAI requirements by use
- Safety plans and measures
- Coordination of relevant specialists
- Files for the competent authorities
- Inspections during construction
- Final acceptance and compliance
Fire protection integrated into the project, without compromise on safety or use.
Landscape architecture
Design of outdoor spaces
We design landscape schemes that extend architecture, enhance uses and strengthen the environmental quality of sites.
- Site and use analysis
- Design of outdoor spaces
- Planting and plant selection
- Soil de-sealing
- Landscape-based water management
- Biodiversity and ecological continuity
- Street furniture and public-space uses
- Implementation follow-up
Living, useful and durable landscapes for their users.
BIM & digital technical coordination
Digital project coordination
We structure information exchanges and model coordination to make decisions more reliable, anticipate interfaces and control delivery.
- Definition of BIM requirements
- Organisation of project data
- Production and quality control of models
- Coordination of technical models
- Clash and interface detection
- Digital coordination meetings
- Management of deliverables and schedules
- Transfer of operational data
BIM becomes a practical tool for coordination, decision-making and quality.
Reuse coordinator
Coordination of material reuse
We integrate reuse from the project’s first decisions, organising the identification, recovery and reintroduction of existing resources.
- Resource assessments and inventories
- Identification of reusable materials
- Project reuse strategy
- Coordination of selective dismantling
- Technical and regulatory feasibility
- Traceability, storage and logistics
- Consultation with specialist channels
- Follow-up of reinstallation
Reuse becomes a measurable, tangible and operational project resource.
LET’S TALK ABOUT YOUR PROJECT
Our team helps you identify the expertise to mobilise and build the response best suited to your project.
Head Office
Avenue François Adolphe Grison, 12
1225 Chêne-Bourg
Carouge Office
Avenue Cardinal Mermillod, 36
1227 Carouge
info@thexcorp.ch
+41 22 593 25 35
